ZIP Code 11742

In ZIP code 11742, near Stony Brook, households earn a median of $125,162, while per-capita income comes to $55,928. A median home value of $510,200 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.73%, which works out to a substantial annual bill on a house at that price. Sales tax in the area totals 8.75%, adding to the cost of everyday purchases. Together these figures sketch a fairly comfortable earnings base, though owning a home here demands real money each year once property and sales taxes are factored into the household ledger.